Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 98) | R$ 37 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 35 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.38 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 24 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 48 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.52 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 168% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (R$ 11,422) | R$ 3,852 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (R$ 8,970) | R$ 2,532 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (R$ 1,560) | R$ 731 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,210 (R$ 7,633) | R$ 2,849 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €862 (R$ 5,435) | R$ 1,862 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (R$ 991) | R$ 512 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (R$ 198) | R$ 97 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (R$ 2,714) | R$ 1,807 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 612) | R$ 641 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 106) | R$ 22 | + 394% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (R$ 564) | R$ 263 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (R$ 255) | R$ 268 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 610) | R$ 399 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (R$ 839) | R$ 315 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,353 (R$ 191,480) | R$ 121,251 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.91 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 321) | R$ 243 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 65) | R$ 49 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (R$ 367) | R$ 289 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.55 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 148) | R$ 55 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (R$ 272) | R$ 115 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 159) | R$ 58 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (R$ 790) | R$ 209 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 425) | R$ 237 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 69) | R$ 33 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €629 (R$ 3,965) | R$ 3,633 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 1.37 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 266) | R$ 139 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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